Edward Kennedy rises in Kennedy family political saga
Edward Kennedy, the surviving Kennedy brother, emerges as the leading figure after Robert Kennedy's assassination. The piece traces his path from Senate entry in 1962 to major civil rights advocacy, the 1964 plane crash, and a commanding 1964 reelection landslide as the family contends with tragedy and enduring political expectation.
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In January Edward Kennedy attends the opening Senate session with back brace and cane while Robert takes office as New York's junior senator. Robert speaks early and clashes with chairs, Edward defers to elders, and Edward leads a poll tax ban bill within four votes of passage amid White House opposition. Both gain respect for mastery of details and quiet maneuvering. Edward shows cautious Vietnam stance.
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